Philippians 2:5-8
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very natureof a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death - even death on a cross!
The mindset of Jesus Christ is the mindset of a servant. To Christians, God doesn't want us to just be servants of people, but rather to willingly serve those around us because we obey Him, because that's the example that Lord Jesus set for us. When Jesus was in the world, He hosted tax collectors and sinners, and He went to those in need. Many times Lord Jesus wanted to retreat to the desert to take a break, but when He saw the people who followed Him, how they were suffering and wandering, He would serve and heal them. Even when children went to Him, Jesus said: "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." During the last supper, the disciples were arguing about who should be the leader and no one wanted to humble themselves to wash others' feet. The Lord picked up a towel, bent down, and washed the feet of the disciples one by one. Lastly, Jesus came for the sin of all people and He was willing to die on the cross. When we see the life of Jesus, we understand that He meant by: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
This world operates on binding and managing people with tactics and authority, but Lord Jesus has always drawn people to follow Him by setting an example as a servant. The authority of the world will pass away, but the heart of the Lord will always touch everyone who follows Him. Has your heart ever been touched by the Lord? Jesus wants us to live out the heart of the Lord in our daily. First, we serve others according to their needs. A servant will not only understand needs, but always takes action to fulfill needs. A person who's determined to serve will sacrifice themselves to serve others. Second, servants won't look for reward, because servants know that they're just doing their duty. Also, our reward isn't what's on earth, but to please God. Are you someone who's served by people, or you serve people? God's word asks us to "have the same mindset as Christ Jesus." Are you willing to do that?
Pray with Pastor Tong
Lord, I thank you because even though you're supposed to be rich, you willingly became poor so that we may be rich. May you give me the heart of a servant so that people around me may become rich because of me. I thank you and I pray in the victorious name of Jesus, amen!
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